Scotland vs Brazil — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 3
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Scotland face the considerable test of a Carlo Ancelotti-led Brazil in their Group C finale. Steve Clarke's side will rely on the engine of Scott McTominay and the quality of Andy Robertson down the left, but containing Brazil's front line is the real challenge.
Brazil carry game-changers across the pitch — Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Rodrygo-era flair backed by the experience of Marquinhos and Casemiro. Ancelotti will want fluency and control before the knockout rounds.
Scotland's best route is set-pieces and discipline; Brazil's is sustained pressure that eventually tells.
Key storylines
- 01Ancelotti's Brazil looking to finish the group in style
- 02Scotland chasing a result that could decide their tournament fate
- 03McTominay and Robertson vs Brazil's left-sided menace
Prediction
Scotland 0-2 Brazil
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Scotland
Formation 3-5-2- 1A. Gunn
- 2J. Souttar
- 3G. Hanley
- 4K. Tierney
- 5A. Ralston
- 6S. McTominay
- 7B. Gilmour
- 8J. McGinn
- 9A. Robertson
- 10C. Adams
- 11L. Shankland
Brazil
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1Alisson Becker
- 2Danilo
- 3Marquinhos
- 4Gabriel Magalhães
- 5Douglas Santos
- 6Casemiro
- 7Bruno Guimarães
- 8Raphinha
- 9Lucas Paquetá
- 10Vinícius Júnior
- 11Matheus Cunha
Team news
Scotland
- Clarke likely to pack midfield to limit Brazil's space
- Set-piece delivery a key weapon for the underdogs
Brazil
- Ancelotti spoilt for attacking choice across the front line
- Possible rotation with knockouts in mind
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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